Compromise Ends Mining Ground Suit Between Youngs and Petrulas
In a district court session Judge Horsey accepted a compromise in Grover A. Youngs versus James Petrulas et al. The deal grants Youngs title to Kathleen Nos 1 and 2 and Florence Nos 1 and 2 mining claims, with Youngs to deed Kathleen No. 1 to Petrulas later while keeping all ore, and Petrulas to license use of water from Kathleen No. 1 for mining and for cutting purposes. W. J. Leland of San Francisco joins as associate. parties will operate the properties. Separately, a petition seeks a Pioche school district levy to fund Main street improvements from the schoolhouse to Panwea Flat, estimating about $1500 and a 50 cent tax per $100 valuation. The work aims to improve grading, center fill, and curbing to drain water away from the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover A. Youngs
James Petrulas
Freiberg
Youngs
Petrulas
Cutin
Freberg
Youngs and Petrulas
W. J. Leland
San Francisco
Pioche
Main Street
Panwea Flat
Western Federation official visits Terr
Western Federation of Miners acting president Mahoney visited the Terr region for two days, denying official capacity ties and noting rapid growth. Fred W. Price, general manager of the Demijolin Consolidated, reported ore samples yielding 8.40 on gold, 23.5 ounces silver and 40.6 percent lead with ore worth about 371 a ton from a drift near a porphyry intrusion on the 200-foot level near the shaft. He praised the Demi John property as the best looking proposition in a long time, with favorable geologic indicators and a potential big ore body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Mahoney
Denver
Western Federation of Miners
Fred W. Price
Price
Pioche
Herald-Republican
Day-Bristol receivership hearings move to wind up old company
Judge Taber authorized receiver H. E. Freudenthal to dispose of two claims against the Day-Bristol company. Bristol Co. Mining & Smelting Co. claims $2,748.02 and Thomas Grover estate $347.19. Court grants motion. affairs to be cleared and company to disappear. Elliott Lee arrives to run Lincoln Meat & Grocery as Butch Pace travels to Caliente. M. L. Lee in the latter's auto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cere
Elliott Lee
Lincoln Meat & Grocery
Rake-off From the Ponies in Lincoln County
County Treasurer Chas Culver received a surprise check for 519.07 from the Nevada Racing Commission. It represents Lincoln county’s share of pari mutual percentages from last year’s Reno races. The funds will be used for highway improvements on 646 miles of main Lincoln county roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Culverwell
Nevada Racing Commission
Lincoln County
Reno
Pioneer Nevada editor Bragg dies suddenly in Reno
Allen Bragg, a Nevada pioneer and former owner of the Reno Evening Gazette, died suddenly at his Reno home after a stroke. Born 1849 in Maine, he moved to Carson City, then Reno, ran a lumber business, edited the Gazette until 1908, later led the Silver State in Winnemucca and White Pine News, served as Ely police judge, and was sergeant-at-arms of the Nevada Senate. He belonged to Knights of Pythias and Masonic orders.
Mill Shaft Break Causes Short Closure at Consolidated Mill
Operations at the Consolidated New ada Utah mill were handicapped this week by the breaking of the main shaft. The plant was closed for several days pending arrival and installation of a new shaft ordered and shipped by express. It is expected to resume normal running in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Snake Range
Independent
Tungsten Company
Scheelite
Consolidated Tongsten Company
Millon Williams
Consolidated Tungsten Company
Williame Creek
Thanereneol
United States Tungsten Corporation
White Pine News
Proche-Bristol Mining Director Returns From Camp
J M Wheeler, a director of the Proche-Bristol Mining Co., arrived from Salt Lake with mine superintendent H L Parker. He reports that work at the property is progressing well and proceeding smoothly this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Wheeler
Proche-Bristol Mining Co
Salt Lake
H. L. Parker
Elks Gather for Big Northern Nevada Event in Ely
An Ely gathering anticipated for several days as Elks members from Tonopah Goldfield Elko and Pioche converge by auto to attend a regional program. Promoter Yom Chambers stages contests a Ruth McGill ball game and a major smoker at Bijou Hall with no expense spared. A grand ball and banquet hosted by L A White aims to attract 400 plus attendees with tours of local mines and smelter pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Fraternity
Ely
White Pine News
Tonopah
Goldfeld
Elko
Pioche
Yom Chambers
Ruth
McGill
Bije Hall
Tonopal
Ole) Elliot
Order
Lincoln Igi ‘Way
Mrnter Molter
L. A. White
Eikdom
Nevada and Northwest News Tangle With Nevada Mining Boosts and Trials
A Reno Gazette special from Golconda reports a tungsten strike near Golconda in the Hot Springs range, while Grouse Creek residents in Nevada stay indoors fearing coyotes. Union Pacific raises shop wages by five percent on May 12 at Cheyenne, affecting about eight hundred workers. Other items note a Virginia City gold piece circulation, Nevada treasury attention, university graduates numbering thirty from the Nevada campus, and various arrests and court actions across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Grouse Creek
Nevada
Reno Gazette
Golconda
Hot Springs
Carson City
Nev
Virginia City
Treasury Department
Long drought broken by rainstorm last Thursday night
A strong rainstorm broke a long drought Thursday night and continued yesterday, aiding crops after a dry period. M. L. Lee visited Caliente on Thursday night for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Lee
Caliente
Pioche Public Schools Hold Closing Exercises
The Pioche public schools concluded with a large audience at Taplin's hall last Wednesday. Judge Chas Lee Horsey delivered the graduation address, diplomas were given to the Class of 1916 by Lewis Benson, and the Stars Spangled Banner closed the program. Miss Elizabeth Mackensen will serve as principal next year with Miss Rutherford teaching primary grades. Miss Dollie Mackensen plans to move to another position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piccia
Taplmpson
Chas
Lee Horsey
Lewis
Benson
Board of ‘Trustees
John M. Breexe
Pioche
Elizabeth Mack Onwn
Misa Mackensen
Pro m Smith Reappointed High School Head
At a county education board meeting in Panacea, Prof I R Smith was reelected principal of the high school for the coming year. He has improved the school and raised standards. Miss Weed and Mrs J R Smith were also kept on for next year. Other faculty slots remain unfilled until State Superintendent Bray's visit in Parwen within a week. The high school closes on the 26th inst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Education
Ro Smith
Tur
Smith
Te Las
Lincoln County
Lec
Bray
Pariwen
Metropolis Votes Against Saloon License
Elko Free Press notes Metropolis residents oppose a saloon. A county board vote followed petitions. the town’s majority sentiment is against issuing a liquor license. Geyser's C. W. Garrison reported heavy rain in Lake Valley yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolie
Metropolis
Board of County Commissioners
Métropolia
Elko Pree Press
Lake Valley
C. W. Garrison
Geyser
Caliente News and Local Happenings in Nov
Mrs Thomas Pippin left for Newton Pa to visit relatives and upend the summer. George Richard reported activity in the area as buyers frequent cattle and horse markets. Uncle John Shier leased the Riding ubiding to resume business here. W B Pace welcomed his father from St George. Babe Davin improves from typhoid fever. Dan Rusten to Modena to unload steel rails for the track project. Extra gangs are working between Caliente and Modena. Judge Palmer returns from Salt Lake City. Chas Culverwell visits from Moche for ranch interests. Mrs Archie Yoacham visits with friends. Mrs R B Wood travels from Poche to Salt Lake City. Rev Summer preaches at Norris hall. A check artist Gallaghan pleads guilty. sentenced 1 to 15 years suspended for good behavior. Credits bad checks on Bank of Pioche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caliente
Mra
Thomas Pippin
Newton
George Richard
Alamo
Uncte
John Shier
W. B. Pace
St. George
Pacw
la Fine Genteman
Sid
Babe Davin
Dan Rusten
Modena
Judge Palmer
Salt Lake City
Chas. Culverwell
Moche
Archie Yoacham
Ryan
R. B. Wood
Poche
Summer
Norris’ Hall
Ha Ig
Gallaghan
Pioche
Bartlett A Candidate for Supreme Judge
The Carson Appeal states that George A Bartlett deputy United States district attorney will be a candidate for the nomination for supreme court justice before the Democratic convention in September. Judge J Emmet Walsh of Golds telt is also mentioned as a probable Democratic candidate. Judge Horsey left Thursday for Las Vegas where he will be engaged holding court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson
George A. Bartlett
United States
Supreme Court
J. Emmet Walsh
Goldstelt
Horsey
Thireday
Las Vegas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wretern Federation
Demmniohn
Bristol
F. C
Pioneer Nevada
Inter-State News
University of Nevada
Edward Harris
Sherif William Ingalls
Asmeralda County
Goldfield
Redding
California
Ella Connell
Hasbard
Connell
W. P. P. St. Clair
Moab
Utah
Mack
Grand Junction
Colo
Grayson
Monticello
Henrietta Harris
William L. Carlisle
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Allen
Wilson
Rob
Golden Rule
Cokeville
Rhbery
Reuben H. Shatford
Kathryn Simota
Yellowstone Park
R. C. Morin
Marbleton
Wye
Morin
FH. A. Bowers
Marbleton Bank
Washington
Seatte
Rose Farrell
Jessie Greenwald
Walter Goetz
Seattle
Don Thomas
Goetz
Joseph M. Sinclair
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Bremerton
Wash
Beeson
Humboldt County
Humboldt Sink
St. Anthony
Tay
Montana Sas) & Door Company
Cardell Ridge Lumber Company
Billings
Mont
Pioché
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!